| Level: | Topic: | Speakers: | Length: |
| easy | introductions | man | 00:32 |
Pre-Listening Exercise
Having pen friends is a good way to meet people. What kinds of things would you write or talk about when introducing yourself to a friend for the first time? How do these topics change depending on the situation and the person to whom you are speaking [e.g., an older man on an airplane or a fellow student at a party]?
Idioms
hit it off = get along well, become friends
After the first couple of letters, I knew we would hit it off because we had so many things in common.
nothing to write home about = not exciting or interesting
My trip was nothing to write home about. I didnt have much fun, and it was kind of boring.
Listening Exercise
A. Listen to the recording and answer the questions.
Post-Listening Exercise
Introduce yourself to several people [e.g, classmates, coworkers, complete strangers] in different situations. Then, find a Web site where you can locate people with the same interests as your own. Consider writing someone as a way of communicating with a new friend.
Online Investigation
What social media sites do you use to meet new friends and communicate with family?